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Basslines and Protest Signs Part 90: Happy New 2022
Basslines and Protest Signs is Brett Callwood’s column looking at the intersection of music and politics. This week looks at the year ahead.
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Basslines and Protest Signs is Brett Callwood’s column looking at the intersection of music and politics. This week looks at the year ahead.
The Nerds break down some predictions in cannabis for 2022 and we can’t wait to tell you what we see in our futures.
Todays’ investors who aim to perform their best investment in 2022 are attentively watching the entertainment and music industries. Two of the world’s most profitable pools of good deals. If you need quick proof, consider that both industries are reaching their highest records in terms of profits for investors. Moreover, several technology companies invest in the music sector by buying stocks and producing technology products with smart applications for music and musicians. Arabs represent the largest group of investors in today’s financial markets: they know that choosing to invest in stocks of the entertainment and music industries means to, hopefully,… Read more »
Frank Zummo, iconic pop-punk drummer best-known for his role in Sum 41, is ready to tell his story—the full story. Zummo announced his forthcoming book, Unbreakable Rhythm: My Journey Through Music, Wellness & Mental Strength, with music journalist Jason Pettigrew. The book, set for release on November 11 via Modern Drummer Publications, came to life in 2023 during Zummo’s School of Rock Workshop. Pettigrew, who attended the event, chatted with Zummo backstage with his recorder on, and the introduction was born. Additionally, the book features a foreword from Dhani Harrison, and interviews with Motley Crüe‘s Tommy Lee, Sum 41 frontman… Read more »
Everyone…stay calm! My Chemical Romance vocalist Gerard Way seems to be gearing up to release a new music project: The Mock-Ups. On September 12, Instagram account @gauzyrecords, a boutique record label in Los Angeles and Arizona, revealed Way as the vocalist and bassist for the forthcoming project in a caption. And that’s not all…The Mock-Ups also feature The Interrupters‘ Aimee Allen on backing vocals and Jesse Bivona on drums. Additionally, The Interrupters’ Kevin Bivona worked on keys and production for The Mock-Ups. Plus, Michael Schulz, Head of Signature Artists at Fender, is on guitar. What a lineup! Notably, the post… Read more »
Elder emos, unite! Cartel has officially unveiled their reimagined album Chroma – 2025, which celebrates 20 years of their iconic LP. Previously, the group shared reworked versions of “Honestly,” “Luckie St.,” and “Runaway.” Today, they also unveiled “Q&A,” which features special guest vocalist, Hey Monday‘s Cassadee Pope. Cartel frontman Will Pugh says, “‘Chroma’ will forever be interwoven in the DNA of this band’s legacy. This time around, it serves as a cornerstone for us to build on for everything that comes next, and we couldn’t be more grateful and excited.” Pugh adds, “Now that we’ve gotten away from some of the… Read more »
Oh, we are soooooo back, everyone. On August 30, Travie McCoy stunned at PNC Park during a Savannah Bananas and Pittsburgh Pirates baseball game. The Gym Class Heroes singer surprised fans with a special performance and announced that the band is gearing up to release new music. Get ready, because the band is dropping a new record in 2026—their first since 2011’s The Papercut Chronicles II. Savannah Bananas player Dalton Mauldin ushered in the performance and sang Bruno Mars’ part in his and McCoy’s collab, “Billionaire.” McCoy continued with a medley of band hits such as “The Fighter” and “Stereo… Read more »
Do you feel that? That, perhaps metaphorical, chill in the air? September is here, baby! And that means it’s officially Halloween season. So, as you hang your seasonal decor and thrift for new spooky finds, you can make your playlists perfect with these September albums. From Green Day‘s iconic American Idiot and Paramore‘s Brand New Eyes to Olivia Rodrigo‘s sophomore LP Guts and Panic! At The Disco‘s debut A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out, these 37 alternative album anniversaries will give you something to celebrate all month long. The 1975 — The 1975 Released on: September 2, 2013, via Dirty Hit.Standout Tracks: “Chocolate”… Read more »
At long last, The Pretty Reckless is back to ignite your soul with more fiery rock ‘n’ roll. The Taylor Momsen-fronted project launched “For I Am Death,” the first taste of their new era. That’s right, The Pretty Reckless has even more in store in the near future. This marks their first release since 2022’s Other Worlds. Momsen shared, “With ‘For I Am Death,’ I want the music to speak for itself, allowing the listener to decide what it means to them. The interpretation of the song might align with my own, or it might come from the heart of… Read more »
Wake up, besties…Joyce Manor is back after three years away! Marking their grand return since 2022’s LP 40 oz. to Fresno, the group has unleashed “All My Friends Are So Depressed,” via Epitaph Records. Uniquely, the acoustic-laced emo track is inspired by 100 Gecs. Frontman Barry Johnson says, “The first line I came up with for this song was ‘lord above in a Tecate truck’ after passing a Tecate delivery truck with Jesus shit all over it on the freeway driving back to Long Beach after a show in Fresno. While searching for a line that rhymed with ‘lord above… Read more »
